Oxfam Quebec

Published purpose

September 2013 - The humanitarian situation in Syria has rapidly deteriorated over the past year as a result of the civil war in the country. The United Nations estimates that 100,000 people have been killed, and hundreds of thousands more wounded, due to the violence. Within Syria, some 6.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, 4.25 million of whom are internally displaced. In addition, more than 2 million Syrian refugees are living in host countries in the region. By the end of 2013, the United Nations estimates that 10 million people in Syria will need humanitarian assistance and a further 3.55 million refugees from Syria will have fled to host countries, where resources are increasingly overstretched by the influx of people needing assistance. With DFATD’s support, Oxfam-Québec is increasing access to urgently needed shelter, essential household items, safe water, and improved access to for assistance and protection services for up to 11,500 people (Syrian refugees and vulnerable members of local host communities) in the Balqa and Zarqa Governorates. Project activities include providing: water filters; water vouchers; cash assistance for rent and essential household items; and information and referrals for protection services.